Amanda Durham, St. John Vianney, Sr.: One of the table-setters for the 27-4 Lancers, the outfielder batted .408 with 36 runs scored, 24 RBI and 22 stolen bases,

Lauren Fischer, Robbinsville, Sr.: The Seton Hall-bound ace was 20-3 a year ago with 193 strikeouts in 152 innings with an ERA of 0.83. She also batted .365 with an on base percentage of .484. Fischer put Robbinsvillle on the map and is 45-3 in two seasons with two appearances and one victory in the Group 2 final.

Rebecca Freeman, Robbinsville, Sr.: One of a long line of standout catchers in the state, Freeman battled over .400 and drove in over 30 runs to help Robbinsville to a 22-4 record and a berth in the Group 2 final.

Allyson Frei, High Point, Jr.: The right-hander went 26-0 last season with a 0.43 ERA, 362 strikeouts, and 20 walks in 179 innings. She recorded three 20-plus strikeout games and four no-hitters, three of them perfect games.

Maria Lacatena, Lenape Valley, Sr.: A four-year cleanup hitter heading to Youngstown State, the catcher hit .584 last season with 33 RBI and five homers playing at home with a long fence. She enters the season with 105 career hits.

Ashley LaGuardia, DePaul, Jr.: Finishing 24-5, LaGuardia led DePaul to the Passaic County Tournament title and the Non-Public, North A final by striking out 236 in 193 innings with an ERA of 1.21.

Kylie McLaughlin, Livingston, Jr.: The fleet-flooted center fielder set the table for a team which finished 29-1, collecting 51 hits with a batting average of .486. McLaughlin had eight triples and 30 stolen bases.

Dani Petrone, Wall, Jr.: One of the most feared power hitters in the Shore Conference, the young catcher hit .457 with a slugging percentage of .978, hitting 14 home runs with 48 RBI.

Jess Peslak, Livingston, Sr.: The right-hander was 26-1 last year, striking out 307 and walking 37 in 175 innings for the Essex County Tournament champions. Peslak struck out 10 or more in a game 20 times and allowed one hit or less in 14 starts.

Rachel Pollard, Immaculate Heart, Jr.: The steady-fielding outfielder hit .410 with 20 RBI to help her team to a 29-1 record. Backing up Steph Thomas in the pitcher’s circle, she was 5-0 with an ERA of 0.40.

Megan Ryan, Bishop Ahr, Sr.: After waiting her turn to become the team's starting pitcher, Ryan responded with 19 victories, 215 strikeouts in 180 innings and an ERA of 1.05 with 12 shutouts. She also batted .330 with 17 RBI.

Tiarra Sanabria, Williamstown, Sr.: The Louisville-bound Sanabria was 24-4 with an ERA of 1.19, striking out 244 batters in 160 innings. She also batted 4.55 with 11 doubles, six homers and 30 RBI.

Jenn Sanislo, Whippany Park, Sr.: The right-hander finished 28-1 with 302 strikeouts and 20 walks in 191 innings with an ERA of 0.43. Sanislo also had 35 hits, 21 RBI and a .423 batting average.

Julie Siragusa, Cranford, Jr.: The left-hander finished 14-7 with a 0.97 ERA. At the plate, she batted .686 with 15 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs, 32 RBI and 30 runs scored.

Shayla Sweeney, Haddon Heights, Sr.: A table-setter and a stopper, Sweeney hit .500 and also fashioned a record of 25-6 with 262 strikeouts in 191 innings and an ERA of 1.80.

Steph Thomas, Immaculate Heart, Jr.: The right-hander finished 27-0 a year ago for the Non-Public A champs. Thomas had 200 strikeouts and just 18 walks in 174 innings pitched with 18 shutouts and an ERA of 0.40. Thomas is 52-3 lifetime.

Madison Tiernan, Eastern

Madison Tiernan, Eastern, Sr.: The Rutgers soccer commit has multiple school records set in softball. A speedy leadoff hitter, the second baseman hit .519 last year and stole 30 bases. She enters the season with 96 career hits and a .500 batting average.

Alyssa VanDerveer, Hillsbourough, Jr.: The power-hitting catcher hit .457 with 10 home runs and 32 RBI playing against high-quality competition. She led Hillsborough to a 22-5 record.

Jordan Weed, Toms River East, Sr.: Was 25-3 with an ERA of 0.95, striking out 205 in 183 innings pitched. Also batted .438 with six homers and 34 RBI.

Susan Wysocki, Camden Catholic, Sr.: The tall right-hander headed to South Florida is a fireballer who led Camden Catholic to a 17-4 mark last year.